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When we think about the term "argument," many people think of fighting, such as this scene from The Princess Bride.
However, the art of arguing is an important skill. We will define an argument as:
- an exchange of diverging or opposite views;
- a reason or set of reasons given with the aim of persuading others that an action or idea is right or wrong.
Arguing is part of both personal and professional life. Here is a scene from Inside Out that demonstrates all of the emotions involved in arguments.
We will be learning the art of argument by making claims, using reasoning with evidence, acknowledging the counterclaims, and offering a rebuttal. Here's a quick video explaining what all of this looks like:
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